Nutritional Compositions for Athletes

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-03-04
TIRRITO SALVATORE J
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[0006]One aspect of the invention includes a 2 to 1 ratio of maltodextrin to fructose that allows both simple sugars and complex carbohydr

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This is not a trivial consideration, because some sports compositions inhibit consumption due to poor f

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[0011]Compositions of the invention are based on the discovery that by providing a nutritional composition that contains at least two carbohydrates including a 2:1 ratio of maltodextrin to fructose and a protein, the energy produced from the carbohydrates is optimized while insulin production assists in better carbohydrate absorption. This optimization relates to both simple sugars and complex carbohydrates being available to the user such that both a relatively quick boost of energy and a longer lasting energy source are made available.

[0012]A second discovery is that a carbohydrate to protein ratio in the range of 12:1 increases glucose uptake during exercise by stimulating insulin while not interfering with gastric emptying which would impact fluid and carbohydrate absorption during exercise.

[0013]To the inventor's knowledge, no other sports drink or dry powder composition contains standardized extracts of green tea, mangosteen, or pomegranate, thereby giving an athlete the antio...

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Abstract

Nutritional compositions in a dry powder, bar, and gel form including a 2:1 ratio of maltodextrin to fructose and one or more proteins. Further compositions include maltodextrin, fructose, whey protein, and a standardized amount of an extract selected from the group consisting of green tea, pomegranate, and mangosteen. Having the carbohydrates and one or more proteins present in a 12:1 ratio also has been found to be desirable. The addition of select vitamins and electrolytes further aid in carbohydrate metabolism and general hydration.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention relates to nutritional compositions for consumption by persons and especially athletes that include at least fructose, maltodextrin and a protein.[0002]Much research has been performed on athletes to determine the roles that hydration and carbohydrates play in improving performance. This research has led to the development of a variety of sports drinks, bars, and gels that contain carbohydrates and electrolytes. When consumed during exercise, carbohydrates are transported from the blood into the muscle where they then can be converted into energy.[0003]However, when high levels of carbohydrates are consumed during exercise, intake becomes rate limiting because carbohydrates do not get absorbed through the stomach rapidly enough to replenish what is consumed. Thus, protein has been added to carbohydrates in many sports compositions in order to enhance the uptake of carbohydrates through increased insulin production.[0004]Many nutritional...

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IPC IPC(8): A23L1/305A23L1/302A23L1/05A23L29/20A23L33/15
CPCA23L1/296A23L1/3002A61K31/715A23L1/304A23L1/3056A23L1/302A23L33/105A23L33/15A23L33/16A23L33/19A23L33/40
Inventor TIRRITO, SALVATORE J.
Owner TIRRITO SALVATORE J
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